Avdhesh was settle in New York, from long time as he had expanded his father's Hotel business above everyone's expectations, from a small restaurant to AST Chain of Hotels, across the world. But he was still searching someone, who ditched him sometime and that ditch 'Destroyed his world' in his words, and in front of that wound his own blood oozing palm is just a mere rash,
Now he had returned India, when he find the exact location and state of that Person 'Arpita Rai: Princess of his home town Lalanpur'; to destroy her world in his own style. He is having someone in his life, who only has ability to calm him down, whom he actually loves, but still he claims Arpita as his, in his words, "You Are Mine".
When he started his journey, his eyes were filled with tears and memories of their childhood memories, which were filled with innocent love and affection from both side, and especially from the side of Princess, as she had lost her mother at an early age, and Avdhesh's mother and father were use to close to her more then their own children.
On other the other hand in India, at Lalanpur Arpita was getting engaged to Pappu. After their engagement ceremony Pappu got call from AST chain of hotels that they have chosen him as their partner for next project, which they want to establish in India. Pappu decided to a welcome Party for Avdhesh at Mumbai, and for it they (Pappu and Arpita) were the host of eve, when Avdhesh met the person for whom he was searching like freaks, here is their first meet:-
Pappu came with Avdhesh to introduce his fiance--"Arpita meet Mr. Avdhesh Singh Thakur. He is really great man, he made his destiny himself alone, can you believe that he started with a small restaurant in Bombay n now he has group of hotels n restaurant chain all over the world. Its his greatness that he choose us to give chance to work with him."
Avdhesh-"thankyou Mr..."
Pappu-"Pushpendra sir.. Please call me Pappu."
Avdhesh-"oh thanx Mr.Pappu actually I can't remember long names, n about working together, its just our first meeting lets see what's going to happen next filhaal to i have to congratulate you both for you wedding" and he raised hand to shake with Pappu.
Pappu didn't miss the chance to hold his hand-"oh Mr. Thakur thankyou for remembering it but we are not married yet it was our engagement the day you called me."
Avdhesh-"oh.. i m sorry actually when i saw her i thought .. let it be call me Avdhesh , don't know about business but we can be friends for sure, right Miss.."
Pappu-"Arpita, her name is Arpita Rai, she is Princess of Lalanpur and she just came back from London for our engagement n here to welcome you AVDHESH, hope you don't mind calling you that.."
Avdhesh-"Oh certainly not, soo i m talking to a Princess, i never met a Princess in my life thankyou for it Pappu. (and he raised his hand toward Arpita, she was lost till the moment she saw Avdhesh, she hardly heard any word of there conversation).
Pappu strok lightly on her arm n she came back to her sences, she shake hand with him n tried to leave it as soon as she can but he hold her hand and placed a light kiss on her back hand .
Avdhesh-"I think that's the way to greet Princessess . M i right Miss.."
Arpita-(drawing her hand back) Arpita , yes You are right Mr..."
Pappu-(glared at Arpita)Mr. Avdhesh is really very generous we can call him Avdhesh only."
Avdhesh-"its ok Pappu.. Princess was thinking something else i think when we were talking. its perfectly fine with me."
Pappu-"haha, i can't believe Avdhesh who can say you are owner of AST empire not a bit of attitude at all. If you don't mind can i ask why are you wearing these dark glasses at this hour of night!"
Avdhesh's face turns a bit stern which scared Pappu a bit that he asked something wrong.
Avdhesh-"no there's nothing to hide its just that ...
Roshni aankho ko chubhti hai..(he stressed this sentence while looking at Arpita) it will be fine with time now, "
At party first Pappu and Arpita started the dance but soon Avdhesh asked Arpita for dance and Pappu hand her over to him pleasantly as he want to make Avdhesh happy at any cost. While Avdhesh was in different mood as his mind was full of past memories and the conflict of to do or not to do was killing him. As his love was restraining him from starting for what he has came while one side of him was forcing him to execute his thoughts. He started the dance with Arpita in present but his soul was reliving the past.:-
"Wo bheege pal..Wo bheegee yadeen ..
Wo teri bateen ..Bhuula nahii..
Saari duniya ka maine pyaar paya tere kadmo me…
he placed his hand on her waist hold it hardly while she was looking other side , hold her hand tightly , her eyes still ignores to met his eyes behind the shads.
While Avdhesh's eyes were full of mist n mind was full of old glimpses ..
(Drenched Arpita, in off shoulders knee length florescent print dress , in his arms close to his heart,)
his eyes were set on her in desire to meet at once to her eyes which didn't happen, they danced for few moments but she never met his eyes, a single drop of tear rolled down Avi's eyes and he left the Party without talking to any one."
After the party when Arpita was alone in her room they met again, but the meet was not so pleasant:-
"Arpita felt a warm hug from behind,
two strong arms were holding her, the warmth of those hands on her waist made Arpita emotional she release herself in him, a drop of tear rolled down her cheek too, she start sobbing a bit, while his hug turn more firm, she hold his hands firmly n he placed a light kiss on her neck,
Arpita-"(her eyes were closed as his breath was striking at her neck n leaving a senasation in her soul , she takes a deep breath) why did you force me to dance with him ? you know naa i can't bear anyone touching me except you, i Love you Pappu ."
the hold turn more tight n instead of affection it seems like cage to Arpita , before she can open her eyes the voice give her another shock.
"Really Arpi,, You love the man n don't recognize his touch either.."
Arpita shook his hands n get out of his reach leaving him in shadow.
-"what the hell you are doing here?"
-"huun! thank god you recognized my voice at least, (and Avdhesh emerged from the shadow, this time there were no shades so his eyes were clearly visible, there were strange look in them, somewhere between love n hate, affection n disgust, hope n disappointment.)
Arpita take one more step back.
Avdhesh get close to her n hold her by waist –"why are you so surprised dear! Do you really not expecting me?"
Arpita-"just leave me Avdhesh. Why should I expect you . You don't exist for me anymore and when we meet down there I thought you too want to move ahead in life that's why you don't talked about past.." Arpita tried to free herself by pushing him back, but his hold turns more firm.
Avdhesh-"Really u think so, (pain was visible in his eyes n face) you really moved on Arpi.."
"ARPITA.. that's my name.I m Arpita Rai the Princess n very soon I will be Mrs. Prasad "
Avdhesh-"In short you want to prove me that I m nothing to you, n you love that fool standing down there n pleading around me for stupid project.."
Arpita-"mind your language Avdhesh . he is my fianc n he is a prince too, its his manner to give respect to guest unlike you. N I love him for that."
Avdhesh's hold turn loose by her words n expressions he was expecting some other words from her this time, he give himself another chance while Arpita got chance to get free from his arms n step back which cause her bang against the wall. Avdhesh came more close to her she was almost pinned to wall , he placed his one hand on wall near her head n take the chain in tip from her neck,
-"Oh really Arpita you have moved on, then what is this? Why are you still wearing this chain n Locket? Tell me?"
Arpita-"that's not yours Avdhesh . it belong to my mom n that was my mistake that I give it to you, you don't deserve it ever, you just want my…"
Before Arpita can complete her sentence..
"BANG!"
There was big blow n she was on ground Avdhesh slapped her, for the first time in his life Avdhesh Singh Thakur raised hand on women n its Arpita one whom he literally worshiped.
-"Don't you dare to say those words again Arpita, don't you dare!" Avdhesh said with disgust ful anger crushing his teethes.
Just in sec he realized what he did, and he fell on his knees in front of her, having a silent tear looking at her,
While Arpita was sitting holding her cheek,-"see Avdhesh, sach kitna kadwa hota hai na. Tum aaj bhi wo hi Avdhesh ho, aaj bhi tumne wo hi kiya jo.."
Avdhesh-( a smirk came on his lips, he sit next to her, slowly touches her cheek on which he slapped her, the tear oozed out breaking the edges ) No Arpita you were right earlier, just like you me too moved on far, earlier I can't think to touch you like this but all credit goes to you, you made me what I m today,
N you know what's the most funny thing.. I too don't know what the hell I m."
He take out his glasses from his pocket n take it on , stands on look back at Arpita n said-"it was nice meeting you back Miss Arpita, I have to tell you one thing . it was your last chance which you lost, to compensate for your past deeds but seems like you don't have any regret for that. So the coming few days or months will be hard time for you , best of luck ."
He take a step toward the door while Arpita stand up on her feet, suddenly he stops n turns back.
Avdhesh-"Oh how can I forget I was talking about your pay back time, when I myself commit some crimes , how can I spare myself from them like loving you, n for slapping you.."
Before Arpita can understand what he is up to do he banged his hand on the flower vase next to him on table n its pieces pierced his hand , blood start flowing from it, Arpita take a step forward but before she could realize it Avdhesh came to her n hold her wrist , twist it n put it back at her back take her in his embrace –"how can I leave without welcoming you sweetheart, haan!
Wel Come Back dear, or I should say Welcome to the hell which you made for me to suffer alone now its time to feel the burn together, now you have to feel all the pain I was suffering alone all these years, "LOVE" .
And he placed a light kiss on her cheek.
Arpita –"leave me Avdhesh!"
Avdhesh-"just as you done! Huu" n he releases her.
Arpita-"Avdhesh I don't know how did you get in my room but plz go from the back door."
Avdhesh turn toward the door n without looking back he replied while leaving-"oh jaan you take my warning too lightly,
Once again , "WELCOME to HELL dear"."
And Avdhesh left the room.
And now it was Arpita's turn to relive the past. Her past begins from the day when she left Lalanpur eight years ago for Mumbai for study and live her Avdhesh's family which she use to call her's.
How they met after Eight years and Avdhesh's didn't recognized her,
How they met at His home, how Arpita occupied his room :-
"he heard some noise from bathroom and he turn, before he can reach to open the door someone opened it and for his surprise it was same girl (Arpita). Avi was surprised to find her in front of him in his room, then he realized that she was in bathing gown, towel was on her head to hold wet hairs back for a sec Avi didn't trust on his own eyes but when her face expressions changed to surprised he realized that he was shirtless so he rushed to fetch his shirt while she rushed toward other side of bed to get away from him but their attempts failed as she slept due to water fell on ground from her own hairs and land on bed while Avi fell on her as she tried to hold her while falling, in return his arms take her in wrap it self, as they hit bed her towel fell apart from hairs and few strands came on her face.
Avi was lost in her beauty, innocence and mesmerizing eyes, he sided those strands with light touch and place it aside, her wet hairs left few drops on her cheeks which were shining like pearl on her milky white skin, this time no one was there to take him back from his dream land, he himself don't know what he was doing,
While she was too lost in his eyes, she was waiting to meet him, to fight with him, she has a lot of matters to wage war on, but for now she forget her all complaints, her hands were on his bare shoulders, he was getting close to her, she can feel his breath on her face his warm breaths make her realize he was about to kiss her cheek, while for Avi, he was just trying to pick those water drops from her cheeks, without realizing he was actually about to kiss her,
Arpi-"leave me you fool! Or I will shout." She pushed him back with all force; in return she felt a strong pull toward him as his arms were beneath her, her attempt to push him back resulted in one more fall as Avi himself tried to get off from her but can't, they struggled for few seconds, (actually Arpi was struggling while Avi was enjoying her fury as she was turning red in anger and he can watch it closely with a smile)
Finally Avi said-"Will you stop pushing me, so I can take my hands back from you."
Arpi-"You idiot! What are you doing in my room? Don't you have any etiquette of knocking before entering someone's room and don't you have any shirt, you shameless person."
Avi realized he was actually bare bodied, he get up fast as he can and grabbed his shirt , on which Arpi was sitting now.
Avi-"Leave my shirt, (he said snatching it while covering himself with one hand) and hello who are you? What are you doing in my room? And what? You called it your room? Madam its my home and my room its you who is intruding here." He completed his sentence buttoning his shirt till collar. "Jane kahan se aai hai, khud ko kahin ki Princess samajhti hai."."
Arpita came as part of His group but not his friend as He use to favor the girl Ria, whom she didn't liked from day one while she find the one guy, who Avi don't likes.
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